Accident Details
Date
Saturday, November 25, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC90LA034
Location
DUNKIRK, NY
Event ID
20001213X29874
Coordinates
42.469917, -79.329406
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN A STALL AND HARD LANDING AFTER A ENGINE POWER FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL BY THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKYRANCH KNOXVILLE YOUTH INC
Address
1651 HEARTWELL WAY
City
KNOXVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37932-2485
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC90LA034